Pensions bill 'will hurt SMEs'
Monday, June 30, 2008
The pensions bill could increase the costs faced by many small firms if it becomes law, one expert has warned.
Equalities bill 'is bad for business'
Monday, June 30, 2008
The proposed equalities bill could be "a bureaucratic nightmare for small businesses", one industry leader has warned.
SMEs 'face a toxic combination of problems'
Friday, June 27, 2008
Small businesses in the UK are "currently facing a toxic combination of problems", according to one expert.
Employers 'should make use of ex-soldier's skills'
Friday, June 27, 2008
Employers should make sure they are using the skills that can be provided by former soldiers, one expert has stated.
Small firms 'vital to the UK's future'
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Small firms are vital to the "future of UK PLC", one expert has claimed.
Government looks to close gender pay-gap
Thursday, June 26, 2008
The government is set to unveil new legislation aimed at closing the gender pay-gap.
Private medical insurance 'makes good business sense'
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Offering private medical insurance for employees is "a win-win situation", according to one expert.
Government 'must think smallest first'
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
The government should make sure that it "thinks smallest first", one industry body has urged.
'Clueless workers cost firms billions'
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
US and UK firms are losing a total of $37 billion (18.7 billion) each year because workers do not fully understand their jobs, new research shows.
SMEs 'can save the economy'
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Small businesses could be the key to ending the current economic malaise, it has been claimed.
Government to clamp down on pension scheme opt outs
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Preventing staff from saving in a workplace pension scheme is set to become illegal under new government proposals.
UK firms 'look to skilled overseas workers'
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
One in five UK employers has turned to overseas workers to plug a skills gap, new research shows.
Government 'is making things worse for SMEs'
Monday, June 23, 2008
SMEs believe that the government is making it more difficult for them to deal with rapidly rising costs, a new survey shows.
Skills fear over education plans
Monday, June 23, 2008
Government plans to introduce a system of academic diplomas could make it harder for SMEs to appoint young people with the skills they need, it has been claimed.
Small firms 'might have to take on temporary workers'
Monday, June 23, 2008
Small firms might have to take on temporary staff to allow permanent employees to take full advantage of training opportunities, it has been claimed.
Medical insurance 'offers benefits to SMEs'
Friday, June 20, 2008
Small firms that offer their employees private medical insurance will experience several benefits, one expert has claimed.
